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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe

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Rating8.6
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$65,100
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful engine

Limited rear headroom due to sloping roof line

All-new model

Comfortable and quiet ride

Average cargo room

Top-quality interior with comfortable seats

Extensive set of standard features

Specs & Features

$65,100

price

362 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 450 Coupe SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Audi Q7, the BMW X6, and the Porsche Cayenne. With standalone trim, the AMG GLE 450 Coupe SUV carries a base price of MSRP of $65,100. Its 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission give the SUV 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds and boasts a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the AMG GLE 450 Coupe SUV manages to get a combined EPA rating of 20 MPG, a number that is pretty average for the segment. It also has a ground clearance of 7.7 inches.

Buying Advice

With a single trim level, the GLE 450 offers all the best features and a powerful engine that can take you anywhere. Unless you need some specific features, we would not recommend adding any extras.

Trims

    Base
    $65,100 onwards
    • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display with ten speakers
    • Eight-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung automatic gearbox
    • Lengthened wheelbase (+5.9 inches)

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Engine

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Rating

8.63

Horsepower

362 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

384 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.1 sec-101 mph
    		3.9 sec-112 mph
    		4.7 sec--
    		4.8 sec-107 mph
    		5.1 sec-105 mph
    		5.7 sec--
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    2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24 gal.408/552 mi.
      		22 mpg26 mpg24 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/488.8 mi.
      		21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.409.5/526.5 mi.
      		18 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.5 gal.304/448 mi.
      		19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg26.4 gal.501.6/633.6 mi.
      2016 BMW X5

      Ranked #4

      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.-114.8 in.
        		201.9 in.79 in.70.3 in.7.6 in.118.9 in.
        		196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        		194.8 in.79.1 in.69.9 in.9.3 in.117.5 in.
        		193.6 in.77.2 in.67.6 in.5.6 in.111 in.
        		192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.7 in.114.8 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		23 cu.ft.-60.7 cu.ft.
          		37.2 cu.ft.108.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          		41.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          		45.2 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          		45.2 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.-
            		60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.-
            		85.7 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.78 ft.
            2016 BMW X5

            Ranked #4

            		63.4 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-
            		46 cu.ft.29.8 cu.ft.61.1 cu.ft.-
            		97.1 cu.ft.37.2 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.-

            2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		7200 lbs.1455 lbs.4894 lbs.
              		7716 lbs.1862 lbs.4488 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5180 lbs.
              		7198 lbs.1486 lbs.5238 lbs.
              		7000 lbs.1477 lbs.5624 lbs.
              		7000 lbs.1477 lbs.5691 lbs.

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